The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health, have declared a Code Blue cold weather emergency for Wednesday, October 16th, starting at 8:00 p.m. and concluding on Thursday, October 17th at 8:00 a.m. During this 12-hour period, the temperature or the wind chill is expected to be at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for two or more hours.

The county declares a Code Blue when winter conditions threaten serious harm or death to individuals without shelter. Residents of Montgomery County who need emergency shelter during a Code Blue can call the Your Way Home Call Center at 610.278.3522.